| This is not the full law. Consult the Division of Fish and Wildlife for further details. All persons are reminded that the statues, code and regulations are the legal authorities. From the N.J. Fish & Wildlife Digest, A Summary of Rules and Management Information Vol. ? No. ? AUGUST 2011  This information is NOT yet complete/corrected for 2011 |
Types Of Permits |
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PERMIT HUNTING SEASONS play a major role in Fish and Wildlife's deer management program. The three permit seasons provide a means to control hunting pressure, and thereby the harvest, in each deer management zone to meet specific deer management objectives. With the additional harvest and recreational opportunity these seasons provide, an additional fee is charged for each permit.
License Fees (click for more info) Additional hunting licenses may not be purchased in order to harvest additional deer. Detailed License Information (click for more info) |
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| Permit Revocation |
| Fish and Wildlife may revoke any permit or other authorization issued for violation or due cause. |
| Child Support Certifications |
| License purchasers are also required to annually obtain a NJ Child Support Certification. See the NJ Child Support Certification Requirement Information page for information, or go directly to the Online License/Permit/Certification Web Site where you can complete the process and be issued a Child Support Certification Number. If you complete the certification online, license agents using the IELS will know you are certified and will not require you to complete a paper form at their location. A certificate can be printed from the online certification that will be accepted by agents still issuing paper licenses as proof of your child support certification. |
| Rifle permits |
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A valid rifle permit is required, in possession, while hunting for coyote, deer, squirrel and woodchuck hunting with a muzzleloading rifle; raccoon and opossum with a .22 caliber rifle; and for dispatching trapped animals (.22 not legal for muskrat) with a .22 caliber rifle. Initial rifle permit applicants must be at least 10 years old and have successfully completed a rifle hunter education course.
Rifle permits may be purchased at license agents or at Fish and Wildlife's Internet license sales site. Youths, under age 16 are eligible for a youth rifle permit. Rifle permits for 10 to 17 year olds will be valid only for muzzleloader. No persons under 18 years old may hunt with modern rifles, including centerfire or rimfire. |
| Falconry Permits |
| Hunting with raptors (birds of prey) is only allowed with a Falconry Permit and a hunting license. See the section on falconry for hunting rules. |
| Road-Killed Deer Permits |
| Deer accidentally killed by motor vehicles may be possessed for private consumption only by obtaining a free permit from the local police department or from a Fish and Wildlife regional law enforcement office. The permit only authorizes the possession of the meat for consumption and is only good for 90 days. The possession of all other parts, such as antlers, under terms of this permit, are expressly prohibited. Wrapped packages of the venison must be labeled with the permit number. |
| Captive Wildlife Permits |
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The possession, ownership and release of wildlife is regulated and only for limited purposes. The public is urged to leave wildlife in the wild where it belongs. You may not possess or liberate any game, non-game, or exotic mammal, bird, reptile or amphibian without a permit from Fish and Wildlife. Permits are required for the possession of most non-game species and all game species. Wildlife from wild origin cannot be kept in captivity by the general public. Certain species of wildlife bred in captivity may be purchased and possessed from licensed breeders and dealers. Information and applications may be obtained by calling: Non-game and Exotics 609-292-9591 Gamebirds and Mammals 609-984-6211 or from the website at www.njfishandwildlife.com |
| Beaver & Otter Permit |
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| Black Bear Hunting Permits |
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| Field Trial Permits |
| Field trials are allowed on designated WMAs with an the appropriate permit. Call 609-259-2132 |
| Horseback Riding Permits |
| Horseback riding is allowed on designated WMAs with an the appropriate permit. Call 609-259-2132 |
| Coyote, Red and Gray Fox Hunting Permits |
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| Turkey Hunting Permits |
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| Turkey Permits, 2006 Fall Season |
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| Stamps |
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Stamps are not transferable to another person and are not valid unless signed across the face in ink. Stamps need not be affixed to the license.
Pheasant & Quail Stamp Anyone aged 16 and over (except 16 year olds whose youth license remains valid through the end of the year in which they turn 16) hunting or possessing pheasant or quail on the following designated Wildlife Management Areas shall have in possession a current Pheasant and Quail Stamp (Free youth hunting licenses include pheasant & quail stamp): Assunpink, Berkshire Valley, Millville, Black River, Clinton, Colliers Mills, Dix, Flatbrook-Roy, Glassboro, Greenwood (including Pasadena-Howardsville), Hieslerville, Tuckahoe, Mad Horse, Manahawkin, Manasquan River, Medford, Nantuxent, Peaslee, Pequest, Port Republic, Stafford Forge, Walpack, Whittingham and Winslow. Other designated areas include the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Fort Dix. Pheasant and quail stamps are valid for the calendar year, January-December. New Jersey Waterfowl Stamp Anyone 16 or older wishing to hunt waterfowl must possess a New Jersey Waterfowl Stamp in addition to the Federal Duck Stamp. Both of these stamps are valid for the fiscal year, July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007. An HIP number is also required. HIP Information |
| Permits for Physically Challenged Hunters |
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A permit for certain physically challenged persons may be issued to use alternative methods/equipment for taking game during prescribed seasons. The application period is January 1 to August 31 of each year. Permits to Shoot from a Standing Vehicle A permit to shoot or hunt from a standing vehicle that is parked off the road may be issued to licensed hunters who 1.) have a permanent or irreversible physical disability which limits their ambulatory ability, 2.) suffer from cardiovascular disease and are classified as class 3 or 4 heart patients according to the American Heart Association standards, or 3.) suffer from chronic lung disease. This permit will be issued if the need is certified by a licensed physician or chiropractor. Individuals hunting with a permit to hunt or shoot from a motor vehicle must mark the vehicle being used for the purpose of hunting either with handicapped license plates issued by Fish and Wildlife of Motor Vehicles or by displaying the sign, provided by Fish and Wildlife, in the rear window of the vehicle being used. Bow Use Permit A special bow use permit may be issued to disabled hunters who cannot use a conventional bow as described in the Game Code. This permit will allow the alteration of a long bow, recurved bow or compound bow with a mechanical device that will enable the archer to draw and cock the bow at full or partial draw length or in cases of demonstrated need a permit to use a crossbow may be issued. Special Bow use permit applicants must have a disability that meets any one of the following criteria: amputation or other loss of one or both arms above the wrist; an amputation or other loss of index or middle finger on the hand used to draw and release the bow; permanent, substantial loss of function or range of motion in one or both arms, one or both hands, or one or both shoulders; or suffer from cardiovascular disease and are designated as a Class 3 or 4 heart patient according to the American Heart Association standards. These permits will be issued only if the need is certified by a licensed physician. Additional information about permits for hunters with disabling conditions can be requested in writing from Fish and Wildlife's Trenton Office, PO Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625 or downloaded directly from their website: www.njfishandwildlife.com |